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Friday, August 14

12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT
KET	Masterpiece Downton Abbey Season 3 - Part Two The fate of Downton Abbey hinges on a letter from a dead man. Edith and Sir Anthony face their own fateful moment. Mrs. Hughes confronts a crisis.
KET2	Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show Catapulting Riverdance into the 21st century, this new cinematic experience immerses viewers in the extraordinary and elemental power of music and dance. Filmed at the 3Arena in Dublin - the spot where it all began.
KETKY	Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America To Save the Land and People A history of early grassroots efforts to stop strip mining in Eastern Kentucky, where broad-form deeds signed at the beginning of the 20th century let coal operators destroy land to get at the minerals underneath without getting the permission of, or compensating, the surface owner. The Appalachian group To Save the Land and People used every means possible - from legal petitions and local ordinances to guns and dynamite - to fight the abuses. A 2003 Production.

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1:00 am ET 12:00 am CT
KETKY	Kentucky Afield

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1:30 am ET 12:30 am CT
KET	Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure The story behind David Attenborough's wildlife documentary series "Life on Earth," which changed his life and natural history filmmaking forever.
KETKY	Bluegrass and Backroads Meet woodcarver Bob Gibson; the incredible story of Justin Hatchett, who is on the road to recovery after a rollover tractor accident; visit printing company Publishers Press; and a look at Thorn Farm, one of the finalists of Kentucky Farm Bureau's Young Farm Family Contest. A 2011 Production.

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2:00 am ET 1:00 am CT
KET2	Celebrating America 250: Made with Love Explore America's founding spirit through the works of modern artisans keeping traditions alive. From boatbuilders to blacksmiths to a glassblower remaking the ancient art, these creators illustrate the many cultures that built the country.
KETKY	The Farmer & The Foodie Mutton - Palmer Farms, Old Hickory BBQ Maggie and Lindsey travel to Western Kentucky to experience the unique tradition of mutton with two generational establishments. Palmer Farms processes fresh mutton for the region, and Old Hickory BBQ gives the hosts their first taste of mutton. In the kitchen, they whip up their spin on the Kentucky staple - Burgoo. A 2025 KET production.

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2:30 am ET 1:30 am CT
KETKY	Downstream Harrodsburg/Mercer County KY- Celebrating 250 Years of Greatness In Mercer County, Kentucky, this historic, history-filled episode kicks-off with a special tour of Old Fort Harrod. We visit Lemons Mill Brewery to sample 24 different brews and a family beer recipe that dates back to prohibition, and a sample (or two) of the unique Bum Ditty Hard "still" Cider bottled at the Vault. We'll explore the many acres of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, take a boat ride on Harrington Lake, jump off Chimney Rock, and visit the charming Beaumont Inn. A 2023 Production.

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3:00 am ET 2:00 am CT
KET	Woody Guthrie at 100! Live at the Kennedy Center A star-studded concert celebrates the centennial of the legendary folk musician Woody Guthrie. Filmed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the performance features John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne, Ani DiFranco and others performing Guthrie classics.
KETKY	WoodSongs Southern Legacy Southern Legacy brings together five bluegrass voices - Josh Williams, Don Rigsby, Ron Block, Steve Thomas and Mike Anglin; fiddle player Owen Hoopes.

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3:30 am ET 2:30 am CT
KET2	60s Pop, Rock & Soul (My Music Presents) Legends of the 1960s unite in this concert. Among the iconic artists appearing on stage are Davy Jones of The Monkees (in his last television program), Paul Revere & The Raiders, Jefferson Starship, The Miracles, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Vogues, The Kingsmen, Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone and other greats.

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4:00 am ET 3:00 am CT
KETKY	Lanham Brothers Jamboree Featuring Mackenzie Bell, Emmie Kate Williams, Lucy Jagoe Chaney, The Bluegrass Brothers, Parker Malone, Barry Lanham and The Footstompin Express Cloggers and Jeff Hardesty. A 2026 production.

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4:30 am ET 3:30 am CT
KET	Elvis '56 Elvis Presley went from being a somewhat naive rock singer to a world-famous superstar in just one year: 1956. Performance footage and television clips reveal the legendary performer at the very beginning of his career.
KETKY	WoodSongs Kids Jacob Thomas & Johnathon Moore Banjo player Jacob Thomas; 13-year-old singer and songwriter Johnathon Moore.

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5:00 am ET 4:00 am CT
KETKY	Run That by Me Again Kentucky vs. Holy Cross, 1948 Guests include Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones and Dale Barnstable. A 1980 KET production.

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5:30 am ET 4:30 am CT
KET2	Rick Steves Tasty Europe A culinary tour of Europe features seasonal raw herring in Holland; a farm-to-table country feast in Tuscany; local "firewater" in Bulgaria; steak tartare and foie gras in France; dining al fresco in Rome; and a pub crawl in Madrid.
KETKY	Kentucky Time Capsule In the Name of Progress During the 1950s and '60s, Louisville lost much of its unique architectural heritage when old buildings and entire neighborhoods were torn down for high-rises, expressways, and "urban renewal." The reaction that emerged in the '70s was led by such critics as former mayor Charles Farnsley. A 2003 KET Production.

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6:00 am ET 5:00 am CT
KET	Happy Yoga with Sarah Starr Cascading River Allow the dazzling river energy to recharge your body as we explore a modified yoga practice.
KET2	BBC News
KETKY	Hey Cartooners! Jule Huffman entertained the tri-state area as Mr. Cartoon for nearly three decades, but his legacy was bigger than his television personality. Those who knew him well recount his life story, starting from his childhood during the Great Depression, through World War II, into the early days of television and beyond the turn of the century. A 2025 production.

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6:30 am ET 5:30 am CT
KET	Yoga in Practice Honor Your Inner Beauty A series of kneeling and seated poses honor our bodies as sacred spaces.
KET2	NHK Newsline

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7:00 am ET 6:00 am CT
KET	Wild Kratts Groundhog Wake Up Call Aviva tries to prove that groundhogs have amazing creature powers, but instead falls into a deep sleep, leaving the Kratt bros to discover all about hibernation.
KET2	Easy Yoga: The Secret to Strength and Balance with Peggy Cappy Peggy Cappy shows how yoga can aid people who want to increase strength and mobility at any age.
KETKY	Davis Bottom: Rare History, Valuable Lives Discover the history of Davis Bottom, a diverse, tight-knit, working class neighborhood near downtown Lexington settled mainly by African Americans after the Civil War. A production of the Kentucky Archaeological Survey and the Kentucky Heritage Council. A 2013 Production.

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7:30 am ET 6:30 am CT
KET	Weather Hunters Mother's Day Rainbow The kids learn what colors make up a rainbow just in time for a Mother's Day surprise.

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8:00 am ET 7:00 am CT
KET	Lyla in the Loop Treasure Hunters/Super Stu Lyla, Luke and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach. Lyla and Everett take Stu to the park to find inspiration for their comic, "Super Stu."
KET2	Paint This with Jerry Yarnell Hide and Seek, Part 1 Jerry shows how to create the proper underpainting mixture for the shadow of the snow.
KETKY	WoodSongs Southern Legacy Southern Legacy brings together five bluegrass voices - Josh Williams, Don Rigsby, Ron Block, Steve Thomas and Mike Anglin; fiddle player Owen Hoopes.

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8:30 am ET 7:30 am CT
KET	Carl the Collector The Plushie Collection/The Bouncy Ball Collection When Carl's growing plushie collection starts taking over, his friends help him get organized. Carl's bouncy balls have escaped, and they are bouncing all over the neighborhood.
KET2	Growing a Greener World Mason Bee Revolution: How the Hardest Working Bee Can Save the World (Seattle, WA) Learn how easy it is to raise mason bees at home and increase the bounty of your garden.

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9:00 am ET 8:00 am CT
KET	Sesame Street Nursery Rhyme Day on Sesame Street Reporters Elmo and Abby offer strategies to Nursery Rhyme characters experiencing big feelings of excitement, nervousness and frustration.
KET2	This Old House Asheville \| Coming Home The crew tours the houses of five families after rebuilding from Hurricane Helene.
KETKY	Bywords Charles "Porky" Nichols Charles "Porky" Nichols, Russell auctioneer, talks about the auction trade. A 1981 KET production.

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9:30 am ET 8:30 am CT
KET	Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel's Morning Routine with Grandpere/Miss Elaina Gets Ready for Bed Grandpere helps Daniel with his morning routine so he can get to his swim lesson. Miss Elaina's bedtime routine includes a special lullaby.
KET2	Ask This Old House Speakeasy Hidden Door A clever toilet flange repair kit; essential upkeep for a gas mower; Nathan helps a homeowner turn a bar closet into a mini speakeasy with a hidden bookcase door kit.
KETKY	Inside Louisville Meet Dr. Jason Smith, CEO of UofL Health Meet Dr. Jason Smith, CEO of UofL Health, whose candor when it comes to tough topics in the Louisville community has landed him the top job in the city's regional academic health system. A 2026 KET production.

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10:00 am ET 9:00 am CT
KET	Work It Out Wombats! Sticker Monster Storytime/Count to 10! The Wombats work on a new ending for a favorite story. Zeke learns to count to ten.
KET2	Rick Steves' Europe Bulgaria Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans.
KETKY	Kentucky Life Frozen History, Mondo Gonzo: The Art & Times of Lawrence Tarpey, Kentucky's Women in Film After floods ravaged Eastern Kentucky in 2022, historical materials were recovered and then frozen for preservation; Lexington artist and punk rock icon Lawrence Tarpey helped create Central Kentucky's underground music scene; meet women who are leading the charge across Kentucky to introduce the art of filmmaking to all students. A 2025 KET production.

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10:30 am ET 9:30 am CT
KET	Donkey Hodie The Potato Stand/Clyde's Surprise Playdate Donkey opens a potato stand so she can share her potatoes with her neighbors. Donkey surprises Clyde with a playdate in the sky.
KET2	Outside Beyond the Lens Grasslands Jeff and the crew take their cameras into remote grassland areas in southeastern Colorado and discover the remains of a WWII Japanese internment camp.
KETKY	The Farmer & The Foodie Mutton - Palmer Farms, Old Hickory BBQ Maggie and Lindsey travel to Western Kentucky to experience the unique tradition of mutton with two generational establishments. Palmer Farms processes fresh mutton for the region, and Old Hickory BBQ gives the hosts their first taste of mutton. In the kitchen, they whip up their spin on the Kentucky staple - Burgoo. A 2025 KET production.

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11:00 am ET 10:00 am CT
KET	Phoebe & Jay Fire Drill/Fruit Juice Frenzy Phoebe, Jay and Lupe get to practice their fire safety plan when the Fire Inspector visits. Phoebe and Jay are sent to buy juice from Mr. Aguilar.
KET2	Bare Feet in NYC with Mickela Mallozzi Bolivian Pride Mickela joins cross-generational Bolivian family members with the caporales and tinkus dances.
KETKY	Kentucky Health Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Neurologist Zain Guduru, MD, talks about Parkinson’s disease. A 2024 KET production.

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11:30 am ET 10:30 am CT
KET	Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum I Am Bessie Coleman / I Am King Sejong the Great Yadina learns that if she wants to reach the top of the hill, she must keep going. The trio learns everyone has ideas that are worth sharing.
KET2	Wild Nevada Living with Wildfire The importance of being fire aware and how prevention, recovery and fire science work together to help us safely enjoy our unique landscapes.
KETKY	Beargrass - The Creek in Our Backyard The storied history of Louisville's Beargrass Creek, a little-known creek that has survived numerous environmental challenges over the centuries, is explored. A 2017 production.

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12:00 pm ET 11:00 am CT
KET	Elinor Wonders Why The Science of Staying Warm; The Seed of an Idea Elinor, Olive and Ari get ready to go out and play in the snow. Elinor wants to learn how Velcro works.
KET2	America's Home Cooking: Easy Recipes for Thrifty Cooking Host Chris Fennimore welcomes guest cooks who present recipes that are easy on the cook and the pocketbook. Cooking segments include chicken, legumes, crockpot recipes, soups, meat and classic casseroles.
KETKY	Hey Cartooners! Jule Huffman entertained the tri-state area as Mr. Cartoon for nearly three decades, but his legacy was bigger than his television personality. Those who knew him well recount his life story, starting from his childhood during the Great Depression, through World War II, into the early days of television and beyond the turn of the century. A 2025 production.

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12:30 pm ET 11:30 am CT
KET	Rosie's Rules Pop Star Rosie/Rosie's Tooth Rosie puts on a concert when Tia is unable to get tickets to see her favorite singer. Rosie loses her first tooth and prepares to welcome both the Tooth Fairy and the Tooth Mouse.

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1:00 pm ET 12:00 pm CT
KET	Molly of Denali Heat Wave/It Came from Beyond A heat wave hits Qyah, and Molly is determined to find out the highest temperature on record. Molly and Trini must save Qyah from a wildflower.
KETKY	WoodSongs Southern Legacy Southern Legacy brings together five bluegrass voices - Josh Williams, Don Rigsby, Ron Block, Steve Thomas and Mike Anglin; fiddle player Owen Hoopes.

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1:30 pm ET 12:30 pm CT
KET	Alma's Way Alma's Shortcuts/Light Up the Block Alma takes shortcuts so she can play soccer with Beto, but she causes more problems in the long run. Alma brings her community to help light up the block for the Nighttime Dance Break.

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2:00 pm ET 1:00 pm CT
KET	Odd Squad A Dish Served Odd/Odd Jubilee Orli's tour of her new hometown is delayed when The Trifler turns things into trifle. Party Agents arrive with a huge party box but HQ can't have a party until Ozzie, and the key, return.
KET2	Outside Beyond the Lens Grasslands Jeff and the crew take their cameras into remote grassland areas in southeastern Colorado and discover the remains of a WWII Japanese internment camp.
KETKY	The Farmer & The Foodie Mutton - Palmer Farms, Old Hickory BBQ Maggie and Lindsey travel to Western Kentucky to experience the unique tradition of mutton with two generational establishments. Palmer Farms processes fresh mutton for the region, and Old Hickory BBQ gives the hosts their first taste of mutton. In the kitchen, they whip up their spin on the Kentucky staple - Burgoo. A 2025 KET production.

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2:30 pm ET 1:30 pm CT
KET	Arthur The Wheel Deal/The Buster Report After an injury, Brain has to spend some time using a wheelchair. But now he can't compete in a basketball tournament for charity! Or, can he? He meets a new friend, Lydia Fox, who just happens to be a wheelchair basketball player and shows him how it's done. The kids are assigned to write a report on someone they admire. To everyone's surprise, most especially Buster's, George picks Buster! Will George focus on Buster's joke telling, the sandwich named after Buster, or Buster's famous food collection?
KET2	Bare Feet in NYC with Mickela Mallozzi Bolivian Pride Mickela joins cross-generational Bolivian family members with the caporales and tinkus dances.
KETKY	Kentucky Life Frozen History, Mondo Gonzo: The Art & Times of Lawrence Tarpey, Kentucky's Women in Film After floods ravaged Eastern Kentucky in 2022, historical materials were recovered and then frozen for preservation; Lexington artist and punk rock icon Lawrence Tarpey helped create Central Kentucky's underground music scene; meet women who are leading the charge across Kentucky to introduce the art of filmmaking to all students. A 2025 KET production.

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3:00 pm ET 2:00 pm CT
KET	A Chef's Life Sweet Corn & Expensive Tea Chef Vivian and her husband, Ben, leave New York to open a restaurant in her small North Carolina hometown. She revisits the Southern tradition of "putting up" corn and makes smoked corn relish.
KET2	Rick Steves' Europe: Great German Cities Rick Steves explores the German cities of Hamburg, Dresden, Leipzig, Frankfurt, and Nurnberg. From Baroque palaces to stunning modern skyscrapers, these cities are wonderful places to explore the country's fascinating culture.
KETKY	Bywords Charles "Porky" Nichols Charles "Porky" Nichols, Russell auctioneer, talks about the auction trade. A 1981 KET production.

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3:30 pm ET 2:30 pm CT
KET	This Old House Approaching Half Way Dining room flooring is used to make a barn door. Roger teaches a horticulture class in the field.
KETKY	Inside Louisville Meet Dr. Jason Smith, CEO of UofL Health Meet Dr. Jason Smith, CEO of UofL Health, whose candor when it comes to tough topics in the Louisville community has landed him the top job in the city's regional academic health system. A 2026 KET production.

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4:00 pm ET 3:00 pm CT
KET	Underdogs Follow three minimum-security prisoners as they care for and train homeless dogs with behavioral issues that have made them, until now, unadoptable.
KETKY	Kentucky Life Camp Nelson Honor Guard/West Liberty Monument/Aviation Heritage Park/Heroic Horse "Kentucky Life" salutes America's veterans. The Camp Nelson Honor Guard is the resident volunteer guard of Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County; a West Liberty monument honors women in military service; the Aviation Heritage Park in Bowling Green features military aircraft and is a memorial to distinguished aviators; and the story of Sgt. Reckless, the heroic horse who carried ammunition for the Marines during the Korean War.

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4:30 pm ET 3:30 pm CT
KET	Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure The story behind David Attenborough's wildlife documentary series "Life on Earth," which changed his life and natural history filmmaking forever.
KETKY	The Farmer & The Foodie Mutton - Palmer Farms, Old Hickory BBQ Maggie and Lindsey travel to Western Kentucky to experience the unique tradition of mutton with two generational establishments. Palmer Farms processes fresh mutton for the region, and Old Hickory BBQ gives the hosts their first taste of mutton. In the kitchen, they whip up their spin on the Kentucky staple - Burgoo. A 2025 KET production.

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5:00 pm ET 4:00 pm CT
KET2	America's Test Kitchen Summer Pork Supper Julia Collin Davison shows Bridget Lancaster how to make smoked pork loin with dried-fruit chutney.
KETKY	Kentucky Health Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Neurologist Zain Guduru, MD, talks about Parkinson’s disease. A 2024 KET production.

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5:30 pm ET 4:30 pm CT
KET2	Cook's Country Tacos Two Ways Recipes include smoked fish tacos, a Southern California classic, and grilled steak fajitas.
KETKY	Beargrass - The Creek in Our Backyard The storied history of Louisville's Beargrass Creek, a little-known creek that has survived numerous environmental challenges over the centuries, is explored. A 2017 production.

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6:00 pm ET 5:00 pm CT
KET	BBC World News America
KET2	Antiques Roadshow Idaho Botanical Garden Hour 2 Great finds include Idaho State gems & gold nuggets, 1935 Gum Inc. Mickey Mouse cards and 1826 portraits attributed to the Guilford County Limner.
KETKY	WoodSongs Kids Jacob Thomas & Johnathon Moore Banjo player Jacob Thomas; 13-year-old singer and songwriter Johnathon Moore.

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6:30 pm ET 5:30 pm CT
KET	Kentucky Edition
KETKY	Run That by Me Again Kentucky vs. Holy Cross, 1948 Guests include Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones and Dale Barnstable. A 1980 KET production.

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7:00 pm ET 6:00 pm CT
KET	PBS News Hour
KET2	Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - The Fabric of America Explore the work of one of the most renowned, respected and cultural historians and how it has made history come alive for Americans.
KETKY	Kentucky Muse Mountain Music Gatherin' For more than three decades, players and fans of traditional music have assembled annually at the J.P. Fraley Mountain Music Gatherin' in Olive Hill for performances by master musicians and rising young stars as well as come-one, come-all day and night jam sessions. A 2008 KET Production.

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8:00 pm ET 7:00 pm CT
KET	Comment on Kentucky Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.
KETKY	Kentucky Life Camp Nelson Honor Guard/West Liberty Monument/Aviation Heritage Park/Heroic Horse "Kentucky Life" salutes America's veterans. The Camp Nelson Honor Guard is the resident volunteer guard of Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County; a West Liberty monument honors women in military service; the Aviation Heritage Park in Bowling Green features military aircraft and is a memorial to distinguished aviators; and the story of Sgt. Reckless, the heroic horse who carried ammunition for the Marines during the Korean War.

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8:30 pm ET 7:30 pm CT
KET	Washington Week with The Atlantic
KET2	Reba McEntire Live from Madison Square Garden Join Reba McEntire for a special night of music from New York's Madison Square Garden. The concert features some of her biggest hits, including "Turn on the Radio," "Fancy" and more, along with a Linda Ronstadt medley performed with special guest Terri Clark. Filmed on April 15, 2023, the concert marked Reba's first time headlining the iconic New York City venue.
KETKY	Kentucky Collectibles Space Memorabilia; Winchester Yellowboy Rifle; Wilson and Sawyier Paintings Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a piece of Conway Twitty space memorabilia, a Winchester Yellowboy rifle, and paintings by Kentucky artists Robert Burns Wilson and Paul Sawyier. A 2013 KET Production.

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9:00 pm ET 8:00 pm CT
KET	Red White and Rock (My Music Presents) Recorded in 2002, the nostalgic concert is a patriotic celebration of America featuring legendary artists from the late 50s and mid-60s, including performances by Frankie Valli, The Drifters, Connie Francis, Frankie Avalon many others.
KETKY	Distinguished Kentuckian Leslie Combs II Horseman Leslie Combs II, founder of Spendthrift Farm, was a leading owner and breeder of thoroughbred horses. Combs revitalized the practice of syndicating stallions, beginning with Beau Pere, whom he syndicated to 20 investors for $5,000 each. He later syndicated champions Nashua, Majestic Prince, and Raise a Native. A 1976 KET production.

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10:00 pm ET 9:00 pm CT
KET2	The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute A Beatles tribute band offers live performances of the group's hits. Songs include "Yesterday" and "Hey Jude."
KETKY	Kentucky Edition

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10:30 pm ET 9:30 pm CT
KETKY	WoodSongs Southern Legacy Southern Legacy brings together five bluegrass voices - Josh Williams, Don Rigsby, Ron Block, Steve Thomas and Mike Anglin; fiddle player Owen Hoopes.

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11:30 pm ET 10:30 pm CT
KET	BBC News
KET2	Rick Steves Art of Europe: Beauty Through the Ages Celebrate the beauty of European art from the High Middle Ages to the modern era with a selection of Rick's favorite art bites.
KETKY	Reel Visions: Spotlight on Kentucky Filmmakers Films by Bruce Parsons, Bonnie M. Duncan, Josh Flowers, Travis Jones, and Sarah Wylie Ammerman Appalachian native Bruce Parsons turns the camera lens on his own family in the heartbreaking mini-documentary titled "I Know You". Other shorts include: "Critical Timing" by Bonnie M. Duncan, "Heart" by Josh Flowers, "The 26th Step" by Travis Jones, and"Building" by Sarah Wylie Ammerman. A 2009 KET production.

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12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT
KET	Kentucky Edition
KET2	Viewer's Choice TeleFund programming to be announced.
KETKY	Hey Cartooners! Jule Huffman entertained the tri-state area as Mr. Cartoon for nearly three decades, but his legacy was bigger than his television personality. Those who knew him well recount his life story, starting from his childhood during the Great Depression, through World War II, into the early days of television and beyond the turn of the century. A 2025 production.

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